Project Manager Group Management

Chalhoub Group

It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse the Group s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.Sustainability is at the core of the Group s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.What You'll Be DoingThe Scope of the team is structured around a few key pillars:Major Group projects PPM monitoring Corporate initiatives and Risk managementBusiness excellence Efficiency initiatives Direct project management to some of the Major Group projectsCreation of PM best practices for the Group leveraging a wider PM communityThe future Project Manager will need to work closely with a wide variety of stakeholders (from different verticals and different levels of seniority) to nail projects and initiatives under above 3 pillars.Across the topics above, the Project Manager will be expected to support the following :Major Group Projects Portfolio Monitoring (PPM) ~ 50 major group projects identified for 2025 30% Supports the PMO Director in developing project portfolio insights and reporting.Oversee and track the progress of Major Group Projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities.Establish and maintain a robust project portfolio management (PPM) framework to provide visibility on key initiatives (currently implemented in Asana).Identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for acceleration, providing strategic recommendations to leadership. Deliver quarterly reports to Project sponsors / ExCom.Prepare inputs for Major Group Updates meetings (deep dive on 3-4 projects) with Group Management.Extend punctual support where needed.Direct Project Management of Major Group Initiatives Key lead for Business excellence projects 50% Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of high-impact Business excellence projects within the Group.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive project success and achieve business outcomes.Ensure projects adhere to timelines, budgets, and quality standards, while proactively managing risks.PM Best Practices & Community Development 20 velop and implement project management methodologies, frameworks, and governance standards for the Group.Foster a strong project management community by facilitating knowledge-sharing, training sessions, and best practice frameworks.Act as a key enabler for project excellence, ensuring as many stakeholders (from PM community and beyond) across the Group are equipped with the right tools and methodologies.What You ll Need To Succeed10+ years of project management experience within a complex corporate environment among which 3+ years of consulting, strongly appreciating retail and luxury background.Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional projects with C-level visibility.Strong expertise in PPM tools, governance frameworks, and execution methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is a plus.High appetite for AI tools.What